This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

志す

Reading

Kana: こころざす
Romaji: kokorozasu
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Definition

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to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)

Kanji

Readings: シ、 シリング、 こころざ.す、 こころざし
Meanings: intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling

Example Sentences

(わたし)法律家(ほうりつか)(こころざ)している。
➥I intend to become a lawyer.
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(かれ)はやろうと(こころざ)すものは、(なに)でもやり()げる。
➥He accomplishes whatever he sets out to do.
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このコーヒー(てん)には芸術家(げいじゅつか)(こころざ)すものが(あし)しげく(かよ)う。
➥The coffee shop is haunted by aspiring artists.
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彼女(かのじょ)女優(じょゆう)になることを(こころざ)した。
➥She aimed to become an actress.
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(かれ)医者(いしゃ)(こころざ)すのはありそうなことだと(おも)った。
➥We thought it was in the cards for him to aim to become a doctor.
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生命(せいめい)(とうと)さを(かんが)えた(こと)のない(ひと)医学(いがく)(こころざ)すべきではない。
➥Those who have never thought about the value of life should not study medicine.
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